According to the latest data from the ADP National Employment Report, U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending December 27, 2025. This figure reflects a modest slowdown in hiring as the year came to a close. The report, known as the NER Pulse, provides a weekly update based on a four-week moving average of employment trends.
The final week of December showed a decline from the previous week’s average of 11,250 jobs added. The four-week moving averages for December are as follows: 12/27/2025: 8,000, 12/20/2025: 11,250, 12/13/2025: 10,250, and 12/6/2025: 8,750. The data indicates fluctuations in job growth over the month, with notable increases earlier in December, peaking at 13,250 jobs for the week ending November 29, 2025.
Insights into Employment Trends
The NER Pulse utilizes ADP’s extensive, high-frequency data to estimate week-over-week changes in employment. These figures are seasonally adjusted and reflect a two-week lag, which allows for more accurate assessments of real-time employment trends. The NER Pulse publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except during the months when the full ADP National Employment Report is released.
The upcoming report will be available on January 27, 2026, providing insights into employment trends as the new year begins. The data is critical for policymakers, businesses, and workers, offering a detailed look at the employment landscape in the United States.
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In summary, the latest ADP National Employment Report reveals a cautious end to 2025 for the U.S. job market, with private employers adding an average of 8,000 jobs weekly. The upcoming reports will provide further clarity on employment trends as the economy transitions into the new year.
